Kristi Noem files for divorce amid personal controversies

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband of 34 years, Bryon Noem. The filing follows various personal controversies involving both parties.

Reports indicate that Noem faced allegations of an extramarital affair with her adviser, Corey Lewandowski, which were cited as factors in her dismissal from the Department of Homeland Security. During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Noem was questioned by Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove regarding the affair but did not provide a direct response.

Simultaneously, rumors surfaced regarding Bryon Noem's personal life, including allegations of cross-dressing. Some commentators have characterized the personal dynamics between the couple as an ‘open secret.’